Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay 2021
An understated wine with flesh and drive. It is a fruit driven Chardonnay with predominantly citrus on the palate with clean acid to bite and a freshly grated ginger spice note. There is a lovely understated creaminess from the lightly toasted oak and yeast lees. The wine stays around for a minute long finish.
Reviews and Awards
“Hand-picked, chilled, whole-bunch pressed, the juice settled, gravity flow to French puncheons (30% new) for wild fermentation and 9 months maturation in a cool room below 20 ̊C. A fresh fruit-driven bouquet introduces a palate that flows without interruption to the finish and aftertaste.”
James Haliday, 96 points
$52.99 each
$48.75 in any six
Additional details
Catalog:
Region:
Cellaring:
Should develop further complexity with 5-7 years careful cellaring.
Nose:
Glowing straw green colour. Pure aromas of
sweet lime, pear and grapefruit with vanilla
cream and spice notes.
Palate:
The composition of fruit and acidity is picture
perfect with amazing vitality and freshness.
Varietal Composition:
Chardonnay